The Family Cross by James Patterson
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The Family Cross

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"Alex Cross is a psychologist who hunts criminals for the FBI and the DC Metro Police. Family matriarch Nana Mama is proud of the man she raised. Every morning, Alex retrieves his service pistol from the lockbox. Every morning, Nana is stopped cold. The sight releases a protective instinct she can barely control. "Alex!" she calls. "Be safe, hon." He grins at her. "Every day, Nana." Alex Cross exits into the shadowy underworld of Washington, DC, where few ever visit, least of all law enforcement. With every step, he risks breaking his promise to Nana Mama-and the entire family Cross"--

About The Family Cross

What is The Family Cross about?

"Alex Cross is a psychologist who hunts criminals for the FBI and the DC Metro Police. Family matriarch Nana Mama is proud of the man she raised. Every morning, Alex retrieves his service pistol from the lockbox. Every morning, Nana is stopped cold. The sight releases a protective instinct she can barely control. "Alex!" she calls.

Who wrote The Family Cross?

The Family Cross was written by James Patterson. James Patterson is an American author born in Newburgh, New York, in 1947, who worked in advertising at J. Walter Thompson -- eventually leading its North American operations -- before turning to writing full time.

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